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 Contents
1.0 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................... 4
2.0 PURPOSE .................................................................................................................................................... 4
3.0 SCOPE OF WORK.................................................................................................................................... 4
4.0 REFERENCE ............................................................................................................................................. 5
5.0 ABBREVIATIONS .................................................................................................................................... 5
6.0 SAFETY ....................................................................................................................................................... 5
7.0 PERSONNEL ............................................................................................................................................. 6
8.0 EQUIPMENT / TOOL LIST.................................................................................................................. 7
9. METHODOLOGY ...................................................................................................................................... 8
9.1 General: ................................................................................................................................................ 8
9.2 Preparatory Works: ........................................................................................................................ 8
9.3 Mixing: .................................................................................................................................................. 8
9.4 Application: ........................................................................................................................................ 9
9.4.1 Skid With Internal Beams: .................................................................................................. 9
9.4.2 Skid With Grating: .................................................................................................................. 9
9.4.3 Skid with Full Chequered Plate: ...................................................................................... 9
9.4.4 Tanks............................................................................................................................................. 9
9.4.5 Rotating Equipment: ...........................................................................................................10
 1.0 INTRODUCTION
The Petroleum development Oman LLC (PDO) has awarded the contract for Construction and Pre-
Commissioning of On-Plot facilities along with their associated works/services and auxiliary systems
of the Yibal Khuff On plot Project. This document has been prepared to facilitate safe and quality work
at site to the satisfaction of PDO. It shall also act as a guide to construction personnel on how to carry
out the works safely and in accordance with the PDO Project HSSE & Quality requirement.

2.0 PURPOSE

The Purpose of the Work Method Statement for Grouting of Equipments is to outline and describe in
detail, the procedure such as, surface preparation for all the equipment foundations, proper mixing and
preparation and mixing of the grout, application of grout using appropriate tools and techniques.. Inform
all concerned supervisors including workers the value and importance of this activity prior to
implementation. The work is to be carried out for some of the Equipments of Yibal Khuff project CPF
area as laid down in the Specification.

This procedure ensure that the work is performed in a safe, professional and controlled manner by
competent personnel.

Further, the Method Statement also describes the Quality Management and HSE Management specific
to the activity.

3.0 SCOPE OF WORK

The scope of this Method Statement covers the grouting methods for tank and equipment foundations
in CPF area.

The following sequence of activity shall be followed –

 Obtain the required work permit.

 Erection of appropriate working platform for carrying out the works.
 Obtaining client approval prior to the commencement of work.
 Commencement of work with right equipment or by using correct tools.
 Commence the activity with PDO approved material.
 4.0 REFERENCE
S.No Document Number Title of Document

1 PDS (Product Data Sheet)

2 MSDS (Material and Safety Data Sheet)

3 API 686 Chapter 5*

ACI 351.1R-12, Report on Grouting Between Bases for

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support of Equipment

5.0 ABBREVIATIONS
Company : Petroleum Development Oman (PDO)

H2S : Hydrogen Sulphide

HEMP : Hazards and Effects Management Process

HSE : Health, Safety and Environment

ID : Identification

PPE : Personal Protective Equipment

PTW : Permit to Work

SP : Specification

QA/QC : Quality Assurance/Quality Control

6.0 SAFETY
General
All personnel, including third parties shall be safely inducted prior to entry on site. Visitors shall be
accompanied by a person in possession of an identification badge and HSE passport. Site personnel
shall adhere to the site safety policies at all times with emphasis on wearing the correct PPE and
equipment relative to the type of operation being performed. Basic will be hard hat, safety boots,
safety glasses, gloves, high-viz vest as required. Safety precautions shall be of paramount importance
 to prevent any danger to the public and any operations carried out shall be closely monitored by the
Project Safety advisor.

Risk assessment shall be constantly monitored for changes in conditions. Prior to Commencement
of work every day the supervisor shall check all equipment against the safety check list.

7.0 PERSONNEL
The following personnel with the responsibilities entrusted to them shall be responsible for carrying
out the works mentioned in the scope of work.

Sr. Construction Manager:

Shall be responsible for providing all infrastructures and other resources required for carrying out the
concrete protection and associated works as per the approved method statement.

He reports to the Deputy Project Manager.

Construction Manager:

Shall ensure that work procedure for Concrete Protection and related works are identified and control
measures taken before starting the work. Shall be responsible for training and awareness programs
for all personnel deployed for the activity and ensure the work completion as per the approved project
schedule.

Reports to Sr. Construction Manager. In his duties, he is assisted by the construction team as indicated
in the Organization chart.

Construction Engineer:

To ensure that the supervisor and foreman perform their functions as per this procedure

To ensure all works are carried in a safe manner.

Reports to the Construction Manager

Safety Inspector:

In addition to the roles and responsibilities as disseminated generally in the Contract Specific HSE
guidelines, the following activity specific functions shall be carried out. Disseminate HSE policies
specific to the activities involved and facilitate implementation. Shall ensure working gas testing
equipment is available wherever necessary at site and is being used

Provide inputs for work specific Job Risk Assessment and Mitigation.
 Reports to the Construction Manager on day to day matters of the project and functionally reporting to
HSE Manager on HSE related matters.

Sr.QA/QC Engineer:

Shall be responsible for implementation of QA/QC specifications, codes, procedures and guidelines,
specific to the activity.

Reports to the Construction Manager on day to day matters of the project and functionally reporting to
QA/QC Manager on QA/QC related matters.

QC Inspector:

Liaise with the QC Inspector of PDO through the QA/QC Engineer to conduct the day to day activities
of the project.

All the RFI are submitted to PDO prior to work start Verified duly with Galfar Supervisor.

Reports to the QA/QC Manager through QA/QC Engg.

Construction Supervisors:

Shall be responsible for interpretation and execution of works as per the approved drawings,
specifications, HSE & QA/QC guidelines.

Ensure the work is done as per approved method statement and specification.

Ensure that Permit to Work is obtained through permit holder

Report to the Construction Engineer.

8.0 EQUIPMENT / TOOL LIST

 Low Speed Electrical Mixer (max. 500 rpm)
 Stirring Paddle

 Air Compressor
 Mech. Tools for Grinding and High Pressure Jet

 Mixing clean pails

 Hand Tools

 Appropriate PPE
9. METHODOLOGY

9.1 General:
 Strictly follow HSE guidelines.

 Permit to Work system shall be strictly adhered to, while carrying out activities.

 Gas testing shall be conducted by qualified gas tester if required and frequency of gas
testing as mentioned on permit shall be firmly adhered.

 Tool Box Talk shall be conducted before commencement of work.

 All the equipment deployed at site to be approved by the Company.

 All personnel deployed at site must have undergone with PDO mandatory training courses
and site HSE induction.

 Erect sufficient warning signs and warning tape to prevent unauthorized access .

9.2 Preparatory Works:

The most important preparation steps for installation of the equipment grout are:

 Accurate calculation of the amount of grout needed.

 Checking temperatures during the grouting procedure, maximum substrate and ambient
temperature should be 40 degree Celsius.
 Check for the volume of the grouting area and confirm max. layer thickness in case of large
pockets (>150 mm width), grouting in several layers or lifts may be necessary.
 Ensure that the substrate is in good condition and that all cement laitance, oil, dust, dirt and any
other foreign material is removed. It must also be dry and free from any standing water.
 Check for usage of appropriate formwork method and apply proper release agent to prevent
bonding with the grout.
 Check for adequate sealing of formwork to avoid any leakage.

9.3 Mixing:
The mixing and preparation of the grout should be done as per the respective method statements for
1. Epoxy Grout – Sikadur 42 MP Slow
2. Cementitious Grout – Master Flow 950
9.4 Application:

9.4.1 Skid with Internal Beams:

If the equipment is already installed, formwork will be done only along the peripheral beam and
grouting will be carried out. Grouting on the internal beams will be provided, if required, after
consultation with the engineering team. The remaining areas will be treated appropriately with
Dekguard. If the surface is already scrabbled, appropriate repair mortar will be applied to
reinstate the surface.
If the equipment is not installed, upon consultation from engineering team, formwork will be done
along outside skid frame where anchoring is present and grouting will be carried out. For the
remaining area, Dekguard will be applied and proper drainage arrangements will be made for
draining out the water.

9.4.2 Skid with Grating:

If the equipment is already installed, appropriate Construction Joints are to be provided in place
and grouting will be done. Outside formwork will be done and grouting will be carried out in the
anchored position.
If the grating cannot be removed, only then full grouting can be carried out with appropriate
expansion joints provided by giving flexure sheets at a maximum span of 1.5 meter.

9.4.3 Skid with Full Chequered Plate:

If the Equipment is not erected, upon consultation with the engineering team, formwork will be
done along the anchorage area and expansion joints will be provided by providing flexure sheets
at a span of 1.5 meter..
If the equipment is already erected, total grouting will be done and appropriate grout holes will be
provided for chequered plates with consultation with engineering and vendor. It will be closed
later with appropriate methods.

9.4.4 Tanks:
All the tanks with cementitious grout shall be done as per the method statement with Reference
No. KHF-00-101983-BA-6070-01038-0000. The grouting for Tank T-4701, where the grout has to
be done with CONBEXTRA HT shall be in compliance with the vendors method statement. The
same will be furnished in due course of time.
9.4.5 Rotating Equipment:
With the rotating equipment having bolt sleeve, stage wise grouting will be conducted with
appropriate methodology as approved by the vendor.
Pocket Grouting will be carried out as follows:
Alignment and placement of grout.
Alignment and Base plate grouting.
Final Alignment and Grouting of Skid.

In the case of Rotating equipment without bolt sleeve, grouting will be done on the skid after
equipment erection or appropriate technique will be adopted as per the vendors requirement.